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Canine MD: Eight Ways a Dog Improves Your Child's Well-Being
Some of our favorite childhood memories involve dogs. But did you know that warm feeling is based in good science? Here are eight ways a dog improves your child's health and well-being.
Dogs enhance your child's cognitive and social development....
Companion Animals and Their Unique Place in Society--Part 2
A brief history of the domestication of dogs.
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Dealing with house training your dog
House training is one of those issues that every dog owner must
grapple with. In most cases house training is the first major
milestone in the relationship between owner and dog, and it can
sometimes be difficult and confusing for owner and dog...
Finding A Good Pomeranian Dog Breeder
Buying a purebred dog is not something that should be taken lightly and not all breeders are equal. To make sure that you get a good quality dog that will be healthy and happy, you need to do some research and shop around.
The Pomeranian breed...
No Need For BSL- Breed Specific Legislation
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RecoveryPets.Com Helps Recover Lost Pets
Making our lives better includes protecting our families, and also included in this category is the family pet. This once wild animal has become an integral part of the modern family, and there are many laws devoted to stopping abuses to pets. What...
So are you ready for a Boxer Dog?
So are you ready for a Boxer Dog? The answer is "no" if you are the type who mostly leave your dog on a chain. Boxers require much of your love, attention and companionship although they are easy to take care of. One Boxer-lover even said to...
Teaching Your Shih Tzu Puppy Not To Bite
Biting is one of those things that every Shih Tzu puppy seems to
do, and every Shih Tzu puppy must be taught not to do. Like many
behaviors, such as jumping up on people, biting and nipping can
seem cute when the Shih Tzu puppy is small, but much...
The story of the 12 animals zodiac in China
The story of the 12 animals zodiac in China One day, Tian Di (The God Above) wanted to manage all animals on earth. He took out 12 chairs and told the cat to tell 11 other animals to go to the sky palace. When the cat told the ox about it, the...
Tips For House Training Your New Shih Tzu Puppy
House training a Shih Tzu puppy is one of the first, and one of
the most important things, that any new Shih Tzu puppy owner
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How To Select The Right Pet Bunny Rabbit For Your Household!
So you have decided to purchase a pet rabbit, and now you are
wondering how do I pick out the right one?
Well, aside from appearance, there are a number of important
considerations that you will have to make when you pick out your
pet bunny rabbit at the local pet store or other venue. This is
important both to ensure that you choose a healthy pet rabbit,
and to make sure that you and he are compatible!
Now I'll explain what you'll need to think about before heading
out to buy your pet rabbit, and what to look for when you're
actually selecting an animal from a local breeder, adoption
center or pet store.
Housing: Do You Have Enough Space for a Pet Rabbit?
When it comes to tame pet bunny rabbits, they do much better
indoors than outdoors. Living indoors will ensure that your pet
bunny rabbit stays healthy and safe and gets to know the members
of your family. Rabbits kept in outdoor cages are at risk of
being threatened by other animals; foxes, dogs, and raccoons
have been known to open cage doors.
Therefore, before you decide to bring home a pet rabbit, make
sure that you have plenty of space inside your house for your
new animal friend. For most rabbits, plan on buying a cage that
is either 30 inches square, or 2 feet by 3 feet. You will also
need to make sure that you have enough room inside your home to
fit a cage of this size. If you don't have space for a cage, you
will not be able to provide a rabbit with an adequate living
situation.
Keep in mind that the cage should not just be placed in any old
spot, but should put somewhere where the rabbit can feel
connected and close to the family. At the same time, the rabbit
cage should be away from heaters, air conditions, loud objects
like TVs or radios, and not in direct sunlight. Since you will
be letting your rabbit out of his cage for exercise, you will
also need to put the cage in an area that can be bunny-proofed.
(more on that later...)
Your Time Investment
A lot of people seem to
think that because rabbits are
relatively small and spend a good deal of time in their cages
that they're easy to take care of. Well, that may be true in
some sense, but it's foolish to bring home a rabbit thinking
that it's not going to be much of a time commitment. If you are
not willing to spend time with your pet rabbit, then you
probably should not get him. This, of course, applies to all pet
animals!
Well, here's what to expect. You should ensure that you have
plenty of time for all the initial and intermediate stages of
pet care, which include:
- Rabbit-proofing your house to make sure the little guy won't
get hurt - Litter box training - Cleaning up after the
inevitable accidents - Spaying/neutering
You will also need to devote a good deal of time to your rabbit
well after you bring him home for the first time. You must:
- Give him exercise (at least a few hours per day out of the
cage) - Give him attention (just like any pet or child, rabbits
need to feel love!) - Buy and provide rabbit toys - Administer
feedings - Take him to the vet if necessary and for check-ups
Above all, just keep in mind that bringing home a new pet bunny
rabbit is not so different from bringing home a new infant. You
will need to spend adequate time preparing for the arrival, as
well as adjusting to life with the newcomer. Setting aside time
for all these necessities will make for a happy, comfortable
situation for everyone involved.
Before bringing home a pet rabbit, make sure that you can commit
to giving him the quality of lifestyle he deserves throughout
his lifetime (5-15 years, depending on the rabbit-s breed and
age and health at the time of purchase).
by Andrea Austin, http://www.rabbits-n-bunnies.com
About the author:
We hope you enjoyed this article. If you would like more
information on pet rabbit care, click on this link to get your
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